Category: Para Swimming

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Susan Liddle’s Dublin Diary: Behind the medals

During the 2016 Rio Paralympics, Susan Liddle, who volunteers with Scottish Swimming, provided a brilliant daily blog for us, detailing her experiences as a Technical Official at the Games. And we’re delighted to announce that for the World Para Swimming European Championships in Dublin, Susan will be doing the same again with her Dublin Diary! Day 3 What… Continue reading Susan Liddle’s Dublin Diary: Behind the medals

Another medal for Toni Shaw on third night of finals in Dublin

Toni Shaw continues to excel on her senior British debut, picking up a Silver medal in the Women’s S9 100m butterfly at the World Para Swimming European Championships in Dublin. In what was the final race of the night, Shaw set a new Scottish Record for the event with her time of 1:09.18. The 15-year-old… Continue reading Another medal for Toni Shaw on third night of finals in Dublin

#LoveSwimming for its mental health benefits

Today is the launch of the next chapter in the #LoveSwimming campaign, led by Swim England, with the them of ‘Escape’. ‘Escape’ reflects the extremes of a fast-paced modern life and the impact it can have on your mental health, in stark comparison to the unique environment offered by swimming. A new YouGov poll released… Continue reading #LoveSwimming for its mental health benefits

Orkney confirmed as host of the 2023 Island Games

Members of the Bid Committee from Orkney Island Games Assdociation with representatives from EventScotland

Members of the Bid Committee from Orkney Island Games Assdociation with representatives from EventScotland, Orkney Islands Council and the Chair & Vice Chair of the International Island Games Association